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Newfield track and field duo teams up at Ithaca College

Monday, August 17 by Ryan Gineo

Ever since elementary school, Malcolm Jenkins and LeMari Spears have shared a strong bond playing sports together in Newfield. That carried on throughout their high school careers on the Trojans’ football, basketball, and outdoor track and field teams. For one of those sports, they... Read More.

Ithaca High School celebrates resurfaced tennis courts

Monday, August 17 by Ryan Gineo

The fall season is fast approaching for high school sports. Football practice officially got underway on August 17 while all other fall sports begin their practices on August 24. Before things start to ramp back up, Ithaca High School held another fun event for... Read More.

Dryden’s Giuliana Pascarella joins SUNY Canton basketball

Monday, August 10 by Ryan Gineo

When it comes to producing college basketball players, the IAC has been able to do so at a staggering rate. The next class of local stars will hit the court this winter, including a Dryden standout. Giuliana Pascarella will venture to SUNY Canton to continue... Read More.

Ithaca’s Quentin Getzin takes All-American talents to Hamilton

Monday, August 10 by Ryan Gineo

This spring was one to remember for the Ithaca High School boys lacrosse team. The Little Red captured its first Section IV championship since 2018 with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over rivals Corning. Multiple key players from that title run will continue their careers... Read More.

Ithaca’s Taylor Kerber prepares to play D1 lacrosse at Le Moyne

Monday, August 3 by Ryan Gineo

For as long as anyone can remember, Ithaca has been a reliable pipeline for lacrosse players who want to continue competing in college. When it comes to Division I women’s lacrosse in particular, that pipeline has been fortified over the past six years with... Read More.

Ithaca High School hosts 4th annual Trackapalooza

Monday, August 3 by Ryan Gineo

The summer is usually a quiet time when it comes to Tompkins County sports with college and high school out of session. But over at Ithaca High School, the local track and field scene converged for plenty of fun. On August 1, the Finger Lakes... Read More.

Lansing’s Piper Mason to play volleyball, softball at Hilbert

Monday, July 27 by Ryan Gineo

It’s no secret that there are fewer athletes playing multiple sports in college compared to decades’ past. But that downtrend has seen a bit of an uptick when it comes to some recent high school graduates in Tompkins County. Ithaca’s Jack Barton will... Read More.

Groton’s Devyn Blasz prepares for St. John Fisher soccer

Monday, July 20 by Ryan Gineo

This past fall was nothing short of unforgettable for the Groton girls soccer team. With a strong senior core leading the way, the Red Hawks soared above the competition to win their first Section IV title since 1987. One of their key players... Read More.

Ithaca’s Jack Barton to play two sports at Utica

Monday, July 20 by Ryan Gineo

At the high school level, it’s incredibly commonplace to play multiple sports. In fact, it’s more surprising nowadays to see a teenager only play one sport. But when it comes to the collegiate level, it’s exceedingly rare to see multi-sport athletes. One Ithacan will be... Read More.

Ithaca’s James Reiter takes goalkeeping talents to Babson

Monday, July 13 by Ryan Gineo

When it comes to playing college soccer, the pipeline from Ithaca High School has been a sturdy one. As a trio of girls soccer players get ready for the step up in competition, the boys team’s starting goalkeeper is also preparing for the... Read More.